Small business spotlightIGLTAIn this recurring eNews feature, we celebrate the small business members of our association, such as Prague4gay, an inbound tour operator and professional guiding service for all LGBT+ visitors and their friends to Prague and Czech Republic. And HawaiiGayTravel.com an inbound tour operator and professional guiding service for all LGBT+ visitors and their friends to Prague and Czech Republic. And HawaiiGayTravel.com which is Hawaii's oldest and largest travel agency, locally owned and staffed by Hawaiian residents.

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Chic Reception at WTMIGLTAIGLTA and Platinum Partner Chic Outlet Shopping united to present the annual Chic Champagne and Canapés member networking reception at World Travel Market on 4 November. A lucky attendee won an EUR250 gift certificate to spend at any of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping Villages in Europe.

Arizona destinations court gay weddingsThe Arizona RepublicAs soon as same-sex marriage became legal in Arizona last month, Sedona hotel executive Daniel Carrillo knew he had to try to tweak an advertisement already submitted for next year's Pride Guide Arizona. Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa, the 72-room resort where he is director of sales and catering, wants to go beyond its generalized "Meet me at Sedona Rouge" pitch in the publication for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Loews Regency Hotel New YorkThe re-imagination of the new Loews Regency sets a new standard in luxury and thoughtful design with the traveler’s needs in mind.

With thoughtful service genuinely delivered, our goal is to make sure you can focus on your plans while visiting New York City, whatever the reason for your visit.

8 get prison in Egypt for alleged gay weddingNBC News An Egyptian court recently convicted eight men for "inciting debauchery" following their appearance in an alleged same-sex wedding party on a Nile boat, sentencing each of them to three years in prison.
The Internet video shows two men exchanging rings and embracing among cheering friends. The eight were detained in September when a statement from the office of Egypt's chief prosecutor said the video clip was "shameful to God" and "offensive to public morals."

Tasmania move to erase gay crimes from recordsSky News Men convicted of now-defunct Tasmanian gay sex crimes would have such records erased under a proposal by the state's anti-discrimination commissioner.
Seventeen years after the decriminalization of homosexuality on the island state, some men remain haunted by their record, and Robin Banks says it's time their convictions were disregarded forever.

Gay community hit hard by Middle East turmoilBBCJawad worked in sales in Syria before the war began. When his father found out he was gay, he had him arrested.
After five years of hard labour, he emerged a broken man, only to find his country at war. Estranged from his family, he found himself dangerously exposed. Soon after his release, he was gang raped at gun point by four men from an armed group.

For Asia's gays, Taiwan stands out as beaconThe New York TimesWaving rainbow flags and banners demanding same-sex marriage, the revelers set off from Taiwan's presidential palace, drawing cheers and thumbs-up from spectators along the way.
For the 13th year in a row, the gay pride march took over the streets of the capital on 25 October in a boisterous, freewheeling demonstration of how far Taiwan has come in the two decades since multiparty democracy replaced martial law and authoritarian rule.

Pursue your passion for screening the best new independent gay and lesbian films on Modern Luxury cruises designed for the entire LGBT community, our families, friends and supporters. Cinema Diverse at Sea is NEXT Vacations’ exclusive groups aboard Celebrity Cruises and include All-Access film festival pass in one low fare.

A little bit of planning can mean a lot more traveling. Traveling by train will enhance your entire European experience: no airport hassles or wasted time, and more leisurely gourmet dining as you gaze through panoramic windows while being whisked from city center to city center. It’s no wonder trains are so popular, so make sure you book in advance to get the best prices and most choices. More info

Halifax, founded by General Edward Cornwallis in 1749, still preserves many of its original buildings and fortifications. Today it is a vibrant city, bustling with tourists who arrive by air, rail, ship and automobile to explore the wealth of beauty and history that the city has to offer. More info

The mayor of Rome refused to give same sex marriages contracted abroadFait Religieux.comThe mayor of Rome Ignazio Marino refused on 31 October to cancel the registration in the records of 16 same-sex marriages performed abroad, as ordered by the Minister of the Interior, and as such Unions are illegal in Italy. Ignazio Marino, whose decision has provoked heated debate in Italy, these marriages were registered in Spain in Belgium on the basis of a court decision in April that recognized same-sex marriages contracted abroad.

Millennials are influencing digital travel trends more than everForbesCurrently the travel industry's most influential customer, millennials are becoming more and more responsible for changing the way that we travel. A generation that has never experienced life without computers, millennials have come to expect everything to be available anywhere, anytime. And companies are taking notice.